havildar

/ ˈhævɪlˌdɑː /

noun

1. a noncommissioned officer in the Indian army, equivalent in rank to sergeant

Word History and Origins

Origin of havildar¹

C17: from Hindi, from Persian hawāldār one in charge

Example Sentences

Unfortunately for Ted, Ambar Singh, the havildar, could not be traced.

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When the havildar had marched him up in front of me he stood quietly at attention.

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"Because, when I had shot the colour-havildar, it was the only thing to do," he replied unconcernedly.

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What do you do if a Havildar or Naik or Sepoy is late for parade?

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Bertram signalled a halt and turned to the Havildar at the head of the advance-guard.

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